Pacific Admissions Group
How to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona: requirements and deadlines
Requirements, deadlines, competitive majors and prerequisites for California community college students transferring to Cal Poly Pomona.
40% (est.)
Transfer Accept Rate
3.1 (est.)
Median Admit GPA
90%+ (est.)
From CA Community Colleges
Oct 1 – Nov 30
Application Deadline
Cal Poly Pomona transfer quick facts
Location
Pomona, California
Admit terms
Fall & Spring
Spring 2027: non-impacted majors plus Sociology, Accounting, Physics and Kinesiology-General only
Minimum Units
60 semester units
Junior-level standing required
Minimum GPA
2.0 (CA residents)
Competitive admits average 2.8–3.4 (est.)
Cal Poly Pomona transfer requirements
Academic Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona transfer eligibility:
- 60 transferable semester units
- Minimum 2.0 GPA (competitive admits 2.8–3.4, est.); impacted majors may need more
- Golden Four courses completed with a C- or better (engineering majors are exempt from critical thinking)
- 30 semester units of GE (Cal-GETC, or CSU GE-Breadth/IGETC)
- Good academic standing
Major Preparation
As a polytechnic, CPP emphasizes hands-on preparation:
- Engineering, CS, and architecture are most competitive
- Impacted majors have required supplemental courses (C or better) plus recommended ones that earn extra points
- Check ASSIST.org for your CC-to-CPP articulation
- Learn-by-doing philosophy similar to Cal Poly SLO
Cal State Apply
Standard CSU application:
- October 1 – November 30 application window
- No personal essays for most programs
- Architecture (B.Arch): send a portfolio to the department for 2nd- or 3rd-year placement; without one you start in 1st year
- Self-reported coursework; update grades in the Academic Record Update, Jan. 1–31, 2027
ADT & Polytechnic Focus
ADT and technical preparation matter at CPP:
- A similar ADT adds a 0.1 GPA bump (impacted majors) or 0.2 (non-impacted) and waives supplemental courses, but doesn't guarantee CPP admission
- CPP values hands-on experience and technical readiness
- Engineering and architecture are signature programs
- Strong industry connections in the Inland Empire and LA
- Impacted majors give local preference if most of your units or your ADT came from a local-area CC; Chaffey and Rio Hondo students get extra consideration
Competitive transfer majors at Cal Poly Pomona
College of Science
Computer Science
Most competitive transfer program at CPP. Strong math and CS prerequisites.
Low
Accept Rate
3.2+
Competitive GPA (est.)
College of Environmental Design
Architecture
Renowned program. One of the top architecture schools in California. Portfolio needed for advanced placement.
Low
Accept Rate
3.2+
Competitive GPA (est.)
College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Strong hands-on engineering program.
Low
Accept Rate
3.0+
Competitive GPA (est.)
College of Business Administration
Business Administration
Competitive business program with good industry placement.
Moderate
Accept Rate
2.8+
Competitive GPA (est.)
College of Science
Biology
Popular pre-health pathway.
Moderate
Accept Rate
2.8+
Competitive GPA (est.)
College of Agriculture
Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Unique program leveraging CPP's agricultural roots.
Moderate
Accept Rate
2.8+
Competitive GPA (est.)
Cal Poly Pomona transfer timeline
October 1
Cal State Apply Opens
Begin your CPP application.
November 30
Application Deadline
Submit your completed application.
January 1–31
Academic Record Update
Add fall grades and course changes in Cal State Apply. Skipping it can get your application withdrawn.
February–April
Admission Decisions
Fall decisions are made February through April.
How we help you get into Cal Poly Pomona
Polytechnic Positioning
CPP's learn-by-doing approach means they value technical readiness. We help you demonstrate preparation beyond just GPA.
Engineering Strategy
Specialized guidance for CPP's competitive engineering programs.
Architecture Portfolio
Support for architecture applicants who need portfolio preparation.
Course Planning
ASSIST-based course mapping for your CC-to-CPP pathway.
ADT Optimization
Completing your ADT to maximize priority admission status.
Application Review
Full review of your Cal State Apply submission.
See how our transfer consulting works and our prices and packages, or read whether a consultant is worth it for you.
About the author
Manraj, Founder of Pacific Admissions Group
Manraj transferred from a California community college and was admitted to UC Berkeley Haas, UCLA Business Economics, USC Marshall and UC Irvine Merage. He enrolled at Haas. More about us
Official sources
Requirements and deadlines change every year. Confirm the details for your major on the official pages below. Last reviewed October 2026.
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